Japan economy

Japanese corporate borrowers face the opposite dynamic, with resurgent inflation making overseas debt markets more attractive for its companies

New orders increase at the fastest pace since January 2022

The country aims to boost GDP to nearly 1,100 trillion yen (S$8.8 billion) by fiscal 2040

Industrial output grew 0.5 per cent, versus the median market forecast for a 1.1 per cent rise

The currency weakness is boosting the profits of exporters, and in turn helping the nation’s stock market to record highs

The city CPI is considered a leading indicator for nationwide price trends

The road map marks a key step in the premier’s effort to put her stamp on the country’s growth strategy

The country is getting an unexpected boost that puts pressure on policymakers to tighten policy

The timing and pace of those adjustments will depend on the impact of the war in Iran, among other factors